“Embark on an unforgettable safari in Tanzania”
5 Day Tanzania Classic Safari
Country Lodge Karatu, Karatu, Tanzania
Tanzania Classic Safari
Discover the wonders of Tanzania’s Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire parks on this five-day lodge safari, offering an exceptional experience at an affordable price. Join on guided game drives through three iconic safari parks in the renowned Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit. For just five days, immerse yourself in the diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. With comfortable lodge accommodations and expert guides, prepare for thrilling 4×4 game drives that promise unforgettable encounters with Africa’s magnificent wildlife.
Key information
- Maximum group size: 7
- Starting point and ending point: Arusha
- Languages spoken: English
- Park fees included
Highlights
- Game viewing as per the itinerary
- Wildlife: Big Five, zebras, Thomson’s gazelles, birdlife, etc.
- Explore Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park
- 4x4 Land Cruiser operated by the English speaking safari-guides
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Styles
5 activity days
Group size: Maximum of 7 participants
Airport transfer included:
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Accommodation
Country Lodge Karatu
Located on the outskirts of Karatu, a quaint country town on the Great Escarpment, midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Country Lodge is situated in the center of Northern Tanzania’s green belt district and farming community. Country Lodge Karatu symbolizes simple country comforts, providing pleasant and affordable lodging in the heart of Tanzania’s rich and scenic highlands. They are the ideal ‘Stepping Stone’ for safaris into Ngorongoro Crater and beyond, as well as other travelers visiting the area.
The lodge sits within five acres nestled on the edge of Karatu town, surrounded by rolling plains reaching up to the coffee hills of Oldeani and the forests’ of Ngorongoro. Garden paths led to eleven double cottages surrounded by green lawns, hedged by brightly flowering bougainvillea, tropical plants, and trees. Birds and butterflies feel right at home in the garden, as you will in the lodgings. Come and enjoy the tranquillity, home comforts and warm Tanzanian hospitality that Country Lodge offers.
Embalakai Authentic Camp
With high-quality canvas between your comfortable bed and the sounds of the African night, these camps provide the ideal lodging for lovers of the great outdoors, while retaining the cosiness of a warm bed, a hot shower, delicious food, and a friendly staff.
Program
Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha city - Tarangire National Park
- Distance: 120 km / 2 hours drive
After breakfast, collect your picnic lunch boxes then you take a short pleasant morning drive to Tarangire National Park. Arrive at the gate and your driver will do all the government procedures then proceed inside the park for a full day game drive in the park located slightly off the main safari route.
Tarangire National Park is a lovely quiet park in Northern Tanzania most famous for its elephant migration, and birding safari with a quiet atmosphere.
Later in the evening, you drive to the lodge / hotel for evening leisure and overnight.
- Accommodation: on full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Mid-range: Country Lodge Karatu
Day 2: Manyara region - Serengeti National Park (central Seronera)
- Distance: 205 km / 4 hours drive
At 8:30 a.m., your driver will be at your hotel in Arusha ready to start your trip to the famous Serengeti National Park or ‘The Endless Plain”. This park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the “Big Five”: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo.
Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles that join the wildebeests’ trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over 6 million hooves pounding the open plains of Serengeti just like how you imagined African wildlife to be.
After a long day of safari, you will drive to your accommodation for evening leisure and overnight.
- Accommodation: on full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Mid-Range: Embalakai Authentic Camp
Day 3: Serengeti National Park (central Seronera)
After breakfast, you will have a full day game drive in Central Serengeti. Apart from the large mammals, Serengeti is also home to gaudy agama lizards; rock hyraxes scuffle around the surfaces of the park’s isolated granite kopjes. Wide varieties of dung beetle were found, and around 500 bird species have been recoded ranging from the outsized ostrich and bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland, to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the Lobo Hills.
Later in the evening, drive to the camp for evening leisure and overnight.
- Accommodation: on full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Mid-Range: Embalakai Authentic Camp
Day 4: Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro Crater
- Distance: 145 km / 3.5 hours drive
After breakfast, take a short pleasant drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and you will have an early morning game drive to Ngorongoro Crater.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism.
In the evening, drive to the lodge for evening leisure and overnight.
- Accommodation: on full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Mid-range: Country Lodge Karatu
Day 5: Karatu / Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Distance: 245 km / 4 hours drive
After breakfast, you head back to Arusha and pass by a shopping market on the way. After which, they will facilitate your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Location
On this safari, you will explore Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park.
Serengeti National Park
Situated in northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park is a special place famous for its large area of grassy plains. It’s next to Kenya and not far from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. People love to visit because they can see lots of different animals and beautiful scenery.
Serengeti National Park is famous for its animals, especially gnu (wildebeests), gazelles, and zebras. You can see these animals in huge numbers, which is not common anywhere else in Africa. The park is known for the amazing migration of these animals, which is when they move from one place to another in search of food.
The park is so special that it’s been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This means it’s important for the whole world to protect and take care of. Serengeti National Park is like a treasure for nature lovers.
The park was started in 1951 to help protect the animals and the land. It covers a big area—about 5,700 square miles—and has different types of landscapes, like grassy plains and woodlands. This diversity helps many animals live here.
Every year, animals in Serengeti National Park travel from one place to another. During the wet season, from November to May, they stay in the southeastern part of the park. But when it gets dry, usually in late May or June, they move west and north in search of water and food. This movement is called migration, and it’s a big event in the park.
In Serengeti National Park, you can find almost 1,300,000 gnu, 60,000 zebras, 150,000 gazelles, and many other animals. It’s like a big family of animals living together. From big lions to small birds, there’s something interesting to see for everyone.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is unique even amongst Tanzania’s incredible array of wild spaces. This enormous caldera is all that remains of an extinct volcano, dating back approximately two million years and comprising no fewer than 260 square kilometers of jaw-dropping wilderness. The walls of Ngorongoro Crater rise higher than 600 meters, enclosing a surprising variety of landscapes where many of East Africa’s most notable wildlife species roam free. You’ll find a rolling savanna where the rare black rhinoceros can still be found beside great herds of plains game, green swamps where hippos dwell, and lakeside forests where countless birds and monkeys weave their way through the canopy.
The secret to Ngorongoro’s diversity of habitats lies in its elevation. The crater floor sits at approximately 1,700 meters above sea level, allowing for wide swathes of open grassland to flourish. In comparison, the heavily forested crater rim rises to about 2,300 meters in elevation. The best lodges in the region are tucked amongst the trees here along the crater’s rim, and visitors on safari can enjoy daily excursions into the heart of Ngorongoro on thrilling game drives that last all day long.
Tarangire National Park
Nestled slightly off the beaten safari path, Tarangire National Park emerges as a tranquil haven amidst the bustling wildlife destinations of Northern Tanzania. Its serene ambiance, coupled with an authentic safari experience, makes it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in the untouched beauty of the region.
Tarangire’s claim to fame lies in its spectacular elephant migration, an awe-inspiring phenomenon that draws visitors from far and wide. With a sprawling game viewing area ten times larger than nearby Manyara NP, Tarangire offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, as they roam freely across the vast savannah.
While often overshadowed by its renowned neighbors, Tarangire surprises visitors with its abundance of wildlife, particularly during the peak months from July to October. Here, amidst the swaying grasslands and acacia-dotted plains, travelers can encounter not only the iconic elephants but also a diverse array of species, from graceful giraffes and elusive leopards to the striking oryx and regal cheetahs. Moreover, the park’s unique ecosystem supports an impressive bird population, making it a haven for avid birdwatchers eager to spot rare and endemic species in their natural habitat.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 4 nights accommodation, with all taxes
- National park, conservation area, or wildlife management area fees as applicable to your itinerary
- Game drives as indicated in the itinerary with a dedicated (private) 4x4 Land Cruiser operated by the English speaking safari-guides and sanitized between uses
- Meals as indicated in your itinerary
- Domestic flights if indicated in your personal itinerary
What's not included
- Travel or medical insurance is required and you should ask for a recommendation
- Beverages - alcoholic and soft drinks
- Additional lodge nights if early descent from the mountain (150 USD per room)
- Flights
- Visa fees
- Gamow bag
- Medication
How to get there
Recommended Airports
JRO
Kilimanjaro International Airport
157 km
Transfer included
Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Airport transfer included: Kilimanjaro International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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